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Electric Propagation Heating Mat - 40 x 75cm.

The Bio Green heating mats are ready-to-use heating mats with thermostatic temperature control in the range 0 - 40°C.

Product Features
Encourage root formation and seed germination
Ideal for growing on from cuttings and seed
Even heat distribution
Suitable as surface heating on the potting bench
Ensure warm soil for over-wintering containerised plants in a small area
Includes thermostat and soil sensor
Spraywater-proof
CE approved
Made in Germany
3 year guarantee

A simple ready to use alternative to soil warming cable.

List Price: ~~Ł79.00~~ garden4less.co.uk: Ł69.95 Free Delivery & You Save: Ł9.05 (11%)
Over 10 In Stock Usually 24hr Dispatch	UK Delivery: Estimated 1 to 2 Days


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Possible uses
Along with many other applications, heating mats can be used when growing from seeds or cuttings in a seedbed or propagator, on shelves or on the bench, in greenhouses and conservatories and even in the living room. They are also ideal for use as ground heating. E.g. for over-wintering plants in a small area.

The structure of a Bio Green Heating Mat
The actual heating element consists of a special resistor cable with several layers of protection and a Teflon-coated safety cover which is stitched, at a safe distance from the loops of cable, to a plastic sheet.

The thermostat with remote temperature sensor
A very important part of the Bio Green Heating Mat is the thermostat with remote temperature sensor. This sensor is carefully inserted in the root area of the soil being used for propagation or over-wintering. It then mountains the temperature which has been set on the thermostat. It can be set to suit the type of plant you are growing, within a range from 0 - 40°C.

Heat distribution over the Bio Green Heating Mat
The Bio Green Heating Mat guarantees even heat distribution over its whole area. The heat output is calculated depending on the size of the mat. Optimum heat distribution over the whole area is achieved by ensuring that the loops of the heating cable are exactly the right distance apart.

Over wintering of containerised plants on the storage heater principle in the greenhouse
The Bio Green heating mat is particularly suitable for over-wintering containerised plants. We recommend building storage heater on the floor of the green house. This can be done very easily: build a 10cm high box of any size made from polystyrene panels, supported on the outside by soil. Spread the Heating Mat over the polystyrene and fill it with a layer of sand about 5-10cm deep. Cover the whole thing with a black sheet or a sheet of glass or Plexiglas (not insulating glass), painted black, and seal as well as possible.

Inside this sand box which is insulated below and covered on top, the sun's heat will be stored for the cold night hours. In dull days the thermostatically controlled Heating Mat will provide the necessary warmth. This system is a storage heater which will normally still give off heat even if there is a power cut lasting more than a day. However, it is essential also to have a greenhouse heater to detect sudden cold spell.

Using a Bio Green Heating Mat to promote growth
The ready-to-use Bio Green heating mat is remarkably easy to install. It can be laid on the ground or on standard potting benches or shelves. Here we explain to you the 9 easy steps to successful growing:
1. Put a sheet of polystyrene at least 3cm thick under the entire heating mat to prevent downwards heat loss.
2. Spread the Bio Green Heating Mat over the polystyrene.
3. Cover the complete heating mat with aluminium foil to optimise even heat distribution.
4. Protect the aluminium foil by covering it with plastic sheeting, sand or even glass.
5. Fit the thermostat and the sensor.
6. Cover the Bio Green Heating Mat with plants, pots, seed-trays etc.
7. Insert the sensor in the soil to ensure that the temperature around the roots is maintained at the same level. This provides favourable conditions for rapid germination from seed and healthy growth from cuttings.
8. Before the plants reach the replanting stage, the temperature in the bed should be reduced by 5°C.
9. 2-3 weeks before planting out, the Bio Green heating mat should be switched off altogether to harden the plants off.

Output of the heating mats
Bio Green heating mats have been produced for European climatic conditions. The heat output is generally 150 W/m2.

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